Guys, are you ready for an absolute stunning wedding? First up, the bride and groom. How sharp is the pinstripe suit? I wish more grooms would wear pinstripe, I’m obsessed with this classic look. The clean lines contrasts nicely with the bride’s ruffle-y, feminine dress by Pattis (style Gianni).

The bride carried a stunning soft orange and white bouquet by Modern Day Designs. Sparkly Jimmy Choos completed her look (I have the same shoes!).

The couple’s ceremony was held at Montecito Covenant Church. The reception was held at the Coral Casino at the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara. To get from the the church the couple rented this classic car from Classy Chassis. How utterly timeless are these photos by Megan Sorel?

As guests entered the reception, hutches with flowers held picture frames with the seating cards pinned to them. Inside the reception, white served as a neutral base and then pops of turquoise, pink and orange were layered in. White chameleon chairs added some glamour and the napkins were tied with turquoise silk.  Vessels in a mix of glass and silver held flowers such as dahlias, ranunculus, hydrangea, hyacinth, and garden roses. Pomegrante and crab apples also added pops of color to the table.

The cake was covered in white sugar roses and set on an elegant silver cake stand. A lounge with chandeliers was set up next to the dance floor for guests to hang out in between dancing.

About a month ago, Elizabeth called me and asked me if I wanted to do flowers for the Wedding Chicks product/fashion shoot. It took me about zero seconds to say yes!

I did a small table setup with Found Vintage Rentals pieces (Jeni was our fabulous stylist for the shoot) and used a color palette of peaches, pinks, and burgundies for the flowers.

Tricia Fountaine was kind enough to lend me her vintage china and silverware. The glassware I picked up the weekend before at an antique store. At each setting I placed a vintage ink well with a ranunculus. I have about 12 ink wells from around 1870 that were bought here and in England (they are dirt cheap over seas!).

Here are some of the adorable products by the wedding chicks that were photographed. I love the vintage style hankies and the adorable totes perfect for  a welcome bag. You can see more on Elizabeth’s blog here and on Wedding Chicks right here. And you can shop these adorable products right here.

I don’t know about you guys, but I am seriously craving a getaway that involves laying on a beach and no emails (or databases for that matter).

The sound of the ocean, clear skies…

Maybe a boat ride, definitely a corona or two, and some local seafood sounds just about perfect.

Guys are you ready for the most beautiful bride? Laurel got married at the Santa Barbara Zoo and donned a modern, but romantic  Junko Yoshioka dress for her wedding day. She accented her look with an Oscar de la Renta belt, Jimmy Choo shoes and her grandmother’s vintage beaded purse.

Her look was finished with a classic finger tip length veil and braided chignon.

I’m seriously in love with these modern d’orsays by Pollini. The combination of aqua and gray, with a hint of metallic is perfection (similar here).

This wedding has a special place in my heart… The bride, Elizabeth was an absolute pleasure to work with and this wedding was among the last weddings I planned… Tricia Fountaine created the amazing designs in collobration with Elizabeth who created many special touches herself. The groom, Jaime was a total sweetheart– the two had a pretty amazing choreographed first dance which was so very romantic…

Elizabeth wore a beautiful Claire Pettibone dress and Tricia created a beautiful bouquet of peonies, roses, blue thistle, millet, and jasmine.

The ceremoy was held under Rancho Dos Pueblos’ three hundred year old sycamore tree. Old barn doors were staked to create an entrance (found on the ranch) and decorated with flowers. Old church pews were used for guest seating and chandeliers were hung assymetrically at the front of the ceremony area.

The bridesmaids were dressed in different dresses in shades of blue and the groomsmen wore classy gray suits. Photos were taken all over the ranch, including under the huge alley of morton bay fig trees at the Casa and at the greenhouse.

Another found piece from the ranch, served at the table for seating cards. And old bread tin filled with acorns (a nod to the couple’s southern roots) was filled with scrolls featuring quotes from the couple’s favorite poems and songs.

For the tabletop design we used Tricia’s extensive collection of fine china. The bride made lace runners for some of the long tables and napkins were Tricia’s vintage hankies.

Vintage piano shawls graced some of the tables, and a large cotton wreath grounded the back wall of the reception.

Instead of a traditional coffee table, a large tea time table was designed. Linens from La Tavola were hitched up and tulle layered beneath.

Food was very important for this couple, cheese plates were set on each table for guests to snack on. Honey from the ranch served as favors and featured tea stained tags made by Elizabeth. Shots of Jameson were passed out right after toasts to get the dance party started. Congratulations again to Elizabeth & Jaime!

I’m a sucker for classic white and blue, and when its done like this– with all white flowers and container, set against a deep rich blue back drop, the effect is dramatic, but so very classic. Would you consider this type of easy elegance for your next party or wedding?

I love the mystery of fog:  the vague outline of a tree, the profile of a horse, the sun desperately trying to peek through… These photos by Jose Villa perfectly captures the ever changing beauty of fog.

Oak trees, vineyards in the beginning stages of fall color, all under the shroud of fog… simply beautiful.

I love when a bride chooses a dress that is both timeless, but has a modern twist. This dress by Monique Lhuillier is just that, with its assymetrical bodice  done in a classic satin with ruching detail makes for the perfect blend of modern romance.

Loose flowing hair paired a classic veil, and a white and nude bouquet complete the look.

Sometimes simple is best.